Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2005 Mustang v.3 User Manual
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Fluid
Ford Part
Name
Application
Capacity
Automatic
Transmission
fluid
3
Motorcraft
MERCON
V
ATF
All
11.9 quarts
(11.2L)
4
Manual
Transmission
fluid
3
Motorcraft
MERCON
ATF
4.0L V6 engine
2.75 quarts
(2.6L)
5
4.6L V8 engine
3.2 quarts
(3.0L)
5
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
All
4.0 quarts
(3.8L)
1
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2
Rear axle lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a
leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been
submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time the
rear axle has been submerged in water. Fill 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm
to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole. Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive
Friction Modifier XL–3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
3
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON
and
MERCON
V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and
MERCON
V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to
determine the correct service interval.
4
Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should
be checked by an authorized dealer.
5
Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
6
Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-a
(4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and the API Certification mark.
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